A block of wood and a couple of hours of shop time are all you need to build this attractive candle centerpiece. It makes a great last-minute gift idea.

Handmade gifts are always a hit. Especially one as charming as this candle holder. Its beautiful but understated look makes it a good candidate for lots of spots around the house. It can easily make its home in the middle of a dining table residing on a fireplace mantel or lighting up a window. All this with the added benefit of using up those thick scraps in your lumber bin that you just can’t bear to toss in the fire pit.

What you get: